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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
IL Ills Frcclicncy, Fit1h
LA.A- IL Ir..--..-.-al
COMMONWEALTH or VIRGINIA,

RICHMOND, Va, February 49, lSS7.
Mr. FrcdericE r. Lee, PTeSiient Young Nen''
BcmocrGfie Ciub cfBroOe'ya:
My Dear Sir--l have the honor TO acknowle1e
the receipt Of an invitation 20 attend the a.
nunl dinner Of the Young Mems Democrats
Club In Brooklyn on the 22d instant
respectfully request that you Will convey -
the mcmbeis Of your organization my apprc
cetion Of their courtesy, and say to them hOg
sorry am that my public duties here will pre-
vent my meeting them upon such an aereeaol'
occasion. The Democrats Of the South, firmly
abiding by the settlement Of the questions sab
miticd TO war and decided by the sword, an
earnestly desiring the perpetuity Of the form
Of government under which we all live. believe
that the sea Of safety can he best reached when
the ship OF the Republic flies from iis towerin
masthead broad banner upon whose fiutter-
ing folds is inscribed the sound principles OF d
Iue Democracy.
The past has taught us that when possible tho
presidency Of people will be stolen by ou'
political opponents.
The present disclOses the fact that the hig.i
and dignifled oflice of United States Senator
is / o less insecure in plant hands when party
supremacy Is involved. Let il be our duty II.
the great future to show mat when the kep1b-
licau party sustains Mr.. John Sherman's utter
ance-that anything is right ln law or morals to
break down the Democratic party-they mus
be taught that constitutions are not tent
erected for Sleep but that representative gov
ernment 10 Justice organized, reason anima.ei,
and morality armed. The Democratic sous o.
Virginia send a cordial greeting 20 the IOun
Mems Democratic club Of Brooklyn. May the
always be the organ Of the law, and, like tn
law. should be inVinciblc.
With great respect. your obedient servant
FITZHUGu LES
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
s. s.. s..
Scrclula Of Lungs Relieved.

au NOW forty-niue years old, and have suf-
fcr,l f,r tie last fifteen years with lung tro1
De- several members of the family on my
mothers -ii" # tho house had died with con-
sumption, and the doctors were all agreed IN
uDir,piuiou nat ! had consumption also.
had al the "a. ire. sing symptoms Of that terri
tIe dl-eu4c. have spent thousands OF dollars
iua.r,st the march Of this disease; have en-
floycl an Il tho usual methods, not only -
my own case, bIt In the treatment OF O.htI
members Of my family, but temporary relol
aae all tlat ] obtained. l was unut Tor an
manual labor for several years. By chance
rairc INTO possession Of q pamphlet on !" biood
aud ~lin Diseases" from the once OF S~li. Spe-
clr COMPANY. Atlanta, Ca \ friend recon
ntudgd the use of Swift's Specific, claiming
na'he had bocn greatly benefited by its use IN
some luug troubles. | resolved 10 try 1T AbOu5
tour ytGTs agO ! commenced 70 tase :. y = a -
corliue 20 directions. found II al inVlgora-
ting tonic, aud have used about hity botues.
= he results are most remarkable. Ny c0dgh
las lcft me. my strength has returned, and /
weigh sixty pounds more than ever did In my
lfc lt has hecn three years since stopped
O e. usc Of the medicine, but have had no re-
turn Of the disease. and there are no pains or
weakness felt in my lungs. ! DO the hardest
tlud Of mechanical work, and feel Us wei as
ever felt since was a boy. Those, know,
are wonderful statements u make. but an
honest when ] say that owe my existence an !
health TO day % swift's Specific. IL ts the only
medicine that brought me any permanent re-
hof DO not say that Swifts Specide will do
ths In every case. but most positively aulrn
tiat it has done this much for me, aud would
De rccreant - the duty | owe u suffering hui
mauity II / failed 10 bear this cheerful testi-
inony 70 the merits Of this wonderful medicine.
am well known In the city OF Montgomery,
and 1 can refer 20 the best citizens IA tne clty.
T. J. HOLT.
MONTGOMERY, ALA, June IS, 1855
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Resignation.

Mr.. Writ Chesterman, foreman o. the
Government work-that is, the assistant
Of Superintendent Allen-in extending
the custom-house building, on the 10th
of February sent to Superyising-Archi-
tect Bell letter saying: In considera.
tion Of the fact that as foreman OF the
extension of the eustom-house and
post-office | cannot prosecute my bust
ness, and the smallness of the salary
not justifying me in giving it up, re-
spectfully tender my resignation as
foreman, to take effect on or about the
st Of March, 1887.
The appointment tofill the vacancy
has not vet been announced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

together for several years, and Fields
had great influence over his companion,
and, il is claimed, used him in the
theft for his benefit, while he (Fields),
the more guilty of the two, (who elected
to be tried separately,) was convicted
and confined in the county jail onty
thirty days.
The application for pardon was en-
dorsed by the Commonwealth's attor-
ney who tried the case and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
SnncIenfIx Punished.

Governor Lee yesterday pardoned
George II. Farmer, who. in 1885, was
convicted Of housebreaking and lar
ceny in Caroline county and sentenced
to three years in the penitentiary,
Farmer was convicted at the last
July term of the County Court of Caro-.
line county. lie was jointly indicted
with man named John Fields, ald
the evidence adduced during the trial
showed that the two were together
when the offence was committed.
Fields was mnch older man than
Farmer, and they had lived aud worked
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Ambulance Calls.

About 10 o'clock yesterday morning
james f. Peasants, a white black
smith employed at the city stables, was
taken with severe chill. The city
ambulance was summoned, and Dr.
Rogers took the sick man to the lat
ter's home, 1415 east Main street.
The ambulance, about 4 o'clock in
the afternoon, was called down on Main
street between Twentyfrst and Twen-
ty-second to colored man, who was
taken suddenly i'll. He was taken to
his home. 1922 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Information for the People.

The question is frequently asked,
"When do you expect to occupy your
new store, 3l7 Broad street," In reply
will say, as soon as the goods are fin
ished now being made expressly for us
by some of the leading shoe manufac-
turers in the country. In the mean
time the "Closing Out Boot and Shoel
Sale continues in full blast at the old
stand, 5l7 Broad street.
Persons in want of Trunks can get
them at less than manufacturers prices.
HELLER Il Co.,
SIT Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Death of Mr.. william n. sledd.

Mr.. William K. Sledd died at his
residence, SIC west Clay street, at 1:3O
o'clock yesterday morning aged forty
sven years. Deceased was well known
70 many of our citizens as butcher for
Years in the Second market. A few
,ears since he gave up his business and
removed to Hanover county, but re-
Gently returned to Richmond and re.
Imed business. He had been in IL
health for some time. Mr.. Sledd was
popular with those with whom he had
cealings, and was a man of genial and
lind nature and strict business habits.
Deceased was born in this city, and
caves wife and several children TO
ament their loss in his death.
The remains viii be taken to-day to
Hanover for interment
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

CHiIis AND FsvgR-NA AIARrA-- Many cssee
Of fever and ague, dunno sgue. and congostive
chIlls were promptly arrested and entirely
bapished by tho use CT siMmons Liver Regu-
lator. You dent say half enough In regard 70
the efficacy Of this valuable medicine IN cases
OF ague, intermittent feyer, etc. Every case
has been arrested Immediately. ! was SAL
fercr for years with the liver disease. AMI only
found relief ty using the observation-disclosures
J. WEEKS, Batavia. Kane county. Ill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Auction SALES THIS DAY.

FRANK d. hill & CO., 2. NJ, trustees sale
OF store NJ. 1j26 cast Main street
n. W. ROWE, a.. 2. ~, ccmmissiouers' sale II
brick dwelling on Third street between
Leigh and Jg.ksOn.
w. 8. ARCHER. 12 NJ, hay. at the Richmond
ard Alcghany depot
RICHnOND BAZAAR, 10 aud II A. w.. horsis@,
mules, buggies, phaoious. wagons. hay. a..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
FITZ LEE ON DEMOCRACY.
His letter 10 the Democratic club
OF Brooklyn.

The New York FOrld says Of the
Democratic dinner in Brooklyn on the
22d:
Governor Fitzhugh Lees letter
was received with a whirlwind of cheers
and applause
The invitation to this dinner and the
letter of Governor Lee were as follows 4:
Young MKN's DEMOCRATIC CLUB OP BROOKLYE,)
HEADQUARTERS A. COURT STREET.
February 3, 1881 J
To Ills Frcciency. Ftthugh Lee, Gorer"or qfhe
state If Virginia:
My Dear Sir,-The annual dinner Of the
Young Mems Democratic Club Of Brooklyn, y.
V, will take place on Washington's birthday,
February 90, 1887, at the assembly ROOM,
Academy Of Music. at 6 o'clock i. VI.
The business professional, and official lie Of
Kings county will he well represented on thl'
evening, and many sister States will send the,'
fayorite Democratic sons 20 take part IN IA +.
festival.
The desire Of the club on this occasion is 60
advance the union and success Of the natiOn1i
Democracy and your presence, as the leader
81 our party In the recent struggle that hli
finally restored Virginia 70 our party, would b.
enthusiastically welcomed on the birthday OF
Washington. IL is the unanimous desire of the
mombers Of the Club that you be our guest on
this anniversary and speak TO Us and many
prominent Democrats from other States who
will then be with us.
As president aud on behalf Of the Club, |
extend 10 you hearty and sincere NINA
tiCn. Yours very truly,
FREDERICK H. LEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
THREE CENTS PER COPY.
RcHMoND VA. MORNING FEBRUARY rs 1887

among it's members by reading and
discussions. The capital stock is nomi-
nal, and no real estate will be held ex-
cept a room or building leased for its
members. The officers for the first
wear are +: ID. j. Goff, president Dr.
r. Calvin johnson. vice-president A.
Lee Tiller, secretary; $. Kaufman, trea-
suypr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Court OF Equity.

The bill proposing to establish here
a Court of Equity to relieve the Chan
Gerry Court of the enormous amount
Of work now imposed upon it will pro
baby be submitted to the General AS
sembly at its extra session, in March.
There will hardly be any objection to
the measure, especially as it will i'm
pose no burden upon the State Tres-
sury its fees will pay its expenses.
At the regular session Of the Gene
raj Assembly, in December, judges OF
the Hastings and Chaneery Courts are
to be elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Tn. ,,,s.,nw mrs. walker.

Workmen were engaged yesterday in
dragging the dock in search Of the body
of Mrs. Walker, who has disappeared
and is supposed to have fallen into that
body of water. Up TO late hour in
the day no body was found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Senatorial Vacancies.

State-Senator William i. Gaines
having been elected to the United
States House Of Representatives has
sent his senatorial resignation to the
Governor. There is also vacancy IN
the Senate caused by .he death OF Mr..
Brown, of the franklin district.
It is supposed that special elections
will be ordered before the extra ses-
sion begins-March the 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
rroeian,atisu.

In accordance with the provisions Of
the Constitution OF tine State which en-
power the Governor, "when In bis
opinion the interest Of the Common
wealth may require it, to convene tho
General Assembly:
Now therefore I, Fitzhugh Lee, Gov
ernor Of Virginia, do hereby summon
the members OF the Senate and House
Of Delegates, constituting the General
Assembly, TO meet in extra session IN
their respective chambers in the Capt.
tol. at Richmond, at IL o'clock noon,
ON "Wednesday the 10th day OF March,
1887.
In testimony whereof j have hereto
set my hand aud caused the seal OF the
Commonwealth to be attached, at Rich
mond, this the 25th day Of February,
1887, in the one hundred and eleventh
wear of the Commonwealth.
[srAI. FTzHUeH Lm'
BY the Governor:
III. w. Flournot,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
TINS WEArHgp N RICHMOND
v as clear and pleasant ,
49,. - qito~rnomcfeT iestcTtlays
r..o,,, and IrurtruI Medicines.

qtcre Is n certain class OF remedies Iof o"''-
.,i,siion absolutely useless. These arc ooius'S
,,.', ,,iicns made in great part Of podoPhyyIiln,
- u rfutnrb gamtoge. aud othof "o. sh'yss 70,
a. ..-f'e 'eufs Tho damage they 40 " VI
,ts N fnceo who use thcm IS tncalcuiabla'
=, ~ ,.,..lsfo the bowels, it y true, but always
49, t,oi,.iiy and profusoly, ond besides grlpe
0c1ovcl> 1heir effect Is TO weaken Doth men mem
a., ,se .tomach. Better far 70 use the agree zee
silc md sslutsry Gpericnt H0spi,et =. SV,. !.
80. fj,trrs me laxative effect OF which -
~. 49,. ,'-,,..,cd bv main or accompanied ny
o',,nls,ve. ,ioioni acton Of the bowels on the
,,'',s,, i, invigoraies those organs, the $40.
-, - nd lie cnire system As means OF
ouTiug and preventing malarisl icyers no ''cI,-
c,,c ccSn co,npa-e with it, and it remedies netV-
- Sceffttv rpcnmafisin, kidney ana blad lcI
"'"' '''''' fe 2l-Thlw)Sa&Iu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
New Member OF the state Board OF
Medical Examiners.

DR.. |. S. Stone, of Lincoln, Loudoun
county, was appointed yesterday by
Governor Lee member of the State
Board of Medical Examiners to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of DR..
William G. Dabney, of Charlottesville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
The Young Mems Meeting To-Mor-
row.

The meeting for young men at the
Young Mems Christian Association par
lors tomorrow afternoon, which com
'mences at s:45 o'clock, will be led by
Mr. Curtis Lawes, student at Rich
mond College. The music viii BE- LEI
by Air. NJ. l.. Willis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

produces feeling OF lightness and bnoyaney,
as against that Of weight, headache, aud de-
preston 40 common with the ordinary cocoas.
IL ~ nourishing 10 q high degree, easiiy di-
gested, and delicious 70 the taste. Your drug
gist and grocer have Il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Preferred 10 Eemainin Bed.

fDy Anglo-Amsrican cable 70 tho Dispasch.I
CANNES, February 25.-The Prince o.
Wales while here stayed at a hotel some
distance up the mountain. When the
earthquake shocks were felt his attend
ants implored him TO leave the house.
He replied, "Since the shocks are over
and the hotel is not falling, prefer to
remain where AMIN bed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

Pen. Robinson alias Miller, who Is
charged here with entering the house
of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor and stealing
lot of eggs, one gun, &c, has been
arrested in Alexandria, and was brought
TO Richmond from that city yesterday
afternoon by Sergeant Tomlinson. The
man was locked up in the Second sta
49,,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Appealing TO tire United states sn-
Drenle Court.

All the judges of the Supreme Court
Of Virginia having refused to award a
writ OF error to Mr.. William l.. Royal
in the case from the Hastings Court,
where he was fined $50 for practicing
law without license, he will now seek
an appeal to the United States Supreme
Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
ce,,,a, social and Reading CIat

Judge Wexford, of the City Circuit
Court, yesterday granted charter to
the Central Social and Reading Club,
the objects of which are social inter
course and the promotion Of culture
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
v,c,Laure,-s,reet church Revival.

The revival services at Laurel-Street
church continue to increase in interest.
Six persons were converted at the altar
last night, ana number OF persons de-
sired the prayers of the congregation.
The meetings will be continued on
Sunday and every night next week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

II will be to the interests OF capi-
talists and those having money to In
vest 10 communicate with NJ. b. Harri-
son, Real Estate and Financial Agent,
Duluth, Minn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
Gacri6ce SALE


OF W. D. BLAIR a co.'s ELEGANT STOCK
Fine Wines, Liquors, Teas, Cigars,
Tobacco, Fancy Groceries, &c, &c,
to-day Saturday, and only one or two
days longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

Fine Wines, Liquors, Teas, &c, are
selling at sacrifice at w. ID. Blair 4
Co. S dissolution sale, l109 Main street.
Only this week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
The Academy.

Miss Frances Bishop will close her
successful engagement at the Academy
this week in "Muggs' Landing" to-
night. 1t will also be played at the
,n,nAinIn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

Scribner's for Merch, Harper's Ba-
zaar, Harper's Weekly, and Frank
Leslies are TO be found at n. Leon
ards, 908 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

woLF-TRAP LIruIA WATER-Beware OF sub
stitutee Get the genuine Of
T. ROBERTS BAkRR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

Fresh woLs-TRAP WATER. delivered a, H..
n gaIlon. II. q. FOKsTsASs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

No SAFER RxaEDy can be had for Coughs
and Colds, or any trouble Of the Throat than
" Bro,rns Broaehial Troehss." Price % eta
Sold ealg i,s bo1es
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

Sv'ft's Specific is entirely vegetable. Trea-
tiso On Blood and SKIN Diseases mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY.
Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga, or l57 west Twenty
uifc street, New York. te 2-lW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

Attend w. ID. Blair & CO.. sacrifice
sale to-day Saturday before the choice
lots are gone. Only one or two days
longer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

Don't fail TO attend w. ID. Blair &
Co. Z dissolution sale Of their elegant
stock. This week only.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

You can AYrosD 10 substitute woLs-TRAP for
city water. RosEsr q. CAsELi, Jr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

WOLF-TRAP LIruIA NtrgR-excellent table
water-deiyered fee by
4. ROBERTS BAkE2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

w0lr.TRAr IirlrA wArsk-best for dyspep-
sia--delrescd free ta city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

wolF-TRAP WATER, for stomach and kidney
trout les, 25c. gallon. II. @. FoEsrnASS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
phillins,s pigestibls Cocoa

woLF-TRAP WATER, endorsed by leading
s5c. a gallon. II. a. FoRsrsAss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

woLF-TRAP WATER has stood the test ~
time. BoREKT q. CABELI, Jr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26

woLF.TRAP WATER, unsurpassed for excel
,ence. sSc. ROBERT G. CABELI. IN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
SaiunMy Night.

Twas Saturday night the twlnkiiDs stars
sIone on the ripping sea;
No duty called the iO' iHl tars-
The helm was lashof alec.
50 wrot, Charlss D'bdsn many, many years 400,
uhfch rrorcs Maf then, as nov, saturday night
uas the most enjoycbie nss - the ueet 10 TIE maa
rho worLs for hripg The hnosiedge " tie
fact that there are az Laa rsenty-ttR hoW' u
stfeet repoec characterization from pAys.eai Ia
Jor-brings 10 he roykingmaa a sens cf ease
and eontetinent tiGt can only b. understO0d and
aptreciGt,d By h0se pk0 Vmk hard during us
ueek. On SGtwddy nights the vortiagmsn d0ss
his shotping, aad nom he numbers Who u.yong
cur house erery saturday eoeHiag IN q'1st Of sush
values as they 100 Vsn tnos can only b. found
here IN Clothing. Kits, ant Gent!em>s's Furaisk-
fngs, one Vo.'d imagine ours ras great eo-cpsoa-
tre comb storc. We make special prspsra-
tf0ns on Saturday eUsnings 10 rsosfoe and Srw 0W
friends, ~ ~oyktngaen. Thy tn0~ tsat se sp-
rreefate hsi, pdtrocse and eatsS Jtor thesr wants
as no other hour ~ thi' action Of tae eosafry
does. W. hsep ths ili,ds and styles q goods thy
rant, from pair Of oseyaiis % Jlli-drsss ssit.
They haze learned long years ogo that they ore
RATED on vith tie sds.e courtesy and aitSafios
that the Presiden, Of the United Stairs Vos,d b
sheuld k enter our A0uss Ne is treated eowts-
ou.ly and respectfully. 50 il Ae honest, bTa~ny
son a. toll rho comes iaso Ger hOass in Ms eort.
mo srig- to look al or bssy Rat, pair @
socis, pa5 II susyeni-,s, pair # Oesra'is, q
pGsr ef fonts, a s,.i. Or aa Orereoa, for AiAssV
or kstos. Come again, gentlemen. sarly dariAg
ne vscs. s,,d, u yo1 pyeter Il. lsts Oh sanrday
nights, .'er ,Eep re kesp op>s for y0.r sss>e'st
conssnieses.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-26
LATE MrArmEh RgroRr.
rHv ,elograph 70 The Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON. February 2s-I 4. h.--For VIZ
- einia, local rains or snow, rsu'he'H
Winds. and higher tempcrasure
| PAIN ! For North Carolina ana SOnth Caro-.
NV" lima. local rains eoutherly WINDS, ehu
l----higLcr temperature
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-10-13

honest sympathy. Some of The ideas
put forth in that book will probably
be tried by the Working-wom"n's Con.
ference, of which Mr. Besant has been
made treasurer.
Hard rs is the lot of needlc-womcn
in all great cities. it seems to be par
ticularly wretched in London. One of
the abominable tyrannies pointed out
by Mr. Besant in the novel to which
we have alluded is the practice of
"drilling." This consists in compell-
ing girls whose work, for some reason,
has not given complete satisfaction, to
stand in the offices of the great employ
ers for two. three, or even four DAYS.
waiting for the next batch of work.
No seats are allowed. and if the UNI
fortunate girl leaves the office at any
time while being "drilled," she is told
on her return that she can have ne
work at all. This is 4 sample Of the
brutality of certain large London firms.
1t is to he one object of Mr.. Bcsant's
new society to make such things i'm
possible by bringing them 10 the bright
light of publicity. lOmda jOaYHdi.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1887-10-13
Her Sex Her Crime.

The papers reporting the death in
Washington of Mrs. Eliza Howard
Powers, quoted from the Committee
on Claims the statement that from
Al ril %, 1861, to August Il, 1864, she
devoted her time, energy, influence
and means to the service of the Union
soldiers and for the success of the
Union cause, caring for the sick and
wounded soldiers, collecting and for
warding hospital supplies and money
for their relief, ministering TO their
wants, and relieving their sutferings in
camp. field and hospital
During this time she acted as preSi-
dent of the Florence Nightingale Re-
lief Association at Patterson, n. j.
From November, 1862, to August, 1864,
she acted also as associate manager of
the United States Sanitary Commits
sion of New Jersey, and in this ca
pacity collected over $4,000, and over
10000 articles for hospital use. She
received no pay whatever, paying out
of her own means the cost of her own
transportation and subsistence, be-
sides contributing freely to the pur-
poses she served at least 81. 800. "
But Mrs. Powers, who so nObly and
unselfishly served her country, died
the political equal in disfranchisement
of Jefferson Davis at the South, and of
unpardoned felons every here. Her
crime was her sex, - lPonaH'S J1syRH